Location: Ellsworth Fire Department & Hancock County Fire Training Facility

This program will provide the fire instructor with key information on all aspects of live fire training operations.  Including understanding the NFPA 1403 Standard, proper documentation of training activities, the pitfalls of acquired structures, Maine Laws in regards to live fire training, burn packages, fuel arraignment, proper training techniques, and skills to provide students of live fire training activities confidence, and most importantly safety, during training.

The course is designed to bring Live Fire Instructors in compliance NFPA 1041: Standard for Fire and Emergency Services Instructor Professional Qualifications Chapters 7 and 8, 2019 Ed., and NFPA 1403: Standard on Live Fire Training Evolutions, 2018 Ed. It is intended for those persons who are qualified as an Instructor Level II and could be designated by an authority having jurisdiction to instruct or oversee live fire training evolutions.

Download the Application Packet here. 

Applications must include:

• SMCC/MFSI Application Form & Billing Form
• Signed Permission to Participate Form & Letter from Fire Chief
• Proof of Fire Fighter I & II
• Proof of Fire Instructor I & II
• 3+ years of demonstrated Fire Instructor Experience

Email applications to Anne Heinig (aheinig@mainecc.edu).